Jago & Deepforge
Deepforge
I was just hammering out a new alloy that could give a weapon an edge in the field, and it struck me you might appreciate a material that’s as precise as your plans.
Jago
That’s the kind of edge I like to keep in my arsenal, thank you. What’s the composition like, and how do you plan to use it?
Deepforge
The alloy’s a blend of 68 percent steel, 20 percent vanadium for stiffness, 5 percent titanium for a touch of lightness, and a pinch of nickel to keep the grain tight—like a well‑tempered sword. I’ll heat‑treat it to a martensitic structure, then quench it and normalize the edges so it stays hard but won’t snap under a hammer. The plan? Make a set of daggers that can cut through chainmail yet feel solid to the hand—perfect for a quick strike and a story when the blade glints in the campfire light.
Jago
Nice mix—68 steel gives the base, 20 vanadium for the edge, 5 titanium to keep it light, nickel tightens the grain. If the quench is even, you’ll get a hard, resilient blade that won’t snap. Good for a quick strike and a great tale at the fire. Just keep an eye on the heat‑treat cycle so the edges stay uniform.
Deepforge
Your breakdown hits the nail on the head—just keep that quench even and you’ll end up with a blade that feels like a second skin. Watch the temps, or the edges might still bite back. The best stories come from blades that stay true in the heat of battle.
Jago
Glad the plan lines up. If the quench holds up, that second‑skin feel will keep you in the fight, not on the sidelines. Remember, a blade that’s true in battle writes the best stories.